title: Ureteral compression and obstruction by spine rods.
abstract: We present a case of extrinsic compression of a ureter by spinal fixation hardware and adjacent fibrosis that resulted in progressive obstructive hydronephrosis, loss of renal function, and, ultimately, nephrectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5200, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Hari
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Zerin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kayes
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Rink
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications*; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications